As the world becomes more digital and sophisticated, so does crime.The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) indicates that 80.7 percent of Zambians own a mobile phone.This is shown in the 2022 National Survey on Access and Usage of Information, Communications and Technologies (ICTs). The report indicates that mobile phone ownership per household in
When youth activist Shepherd Phiri experienced a painful discharge, the last place he wanted to visit was a clinic frequented by young people. Although he knew he needed medical attention, he preferred to go to a chemist to buy medicine and treat himself. Phiri feared going to the clinic because he is well known in
Thirteen-year-old Thabo Kamba, a Grade Nine pupil at Crested Crane Academy, has faced numerous challenges growing up with albinism. She explains that many people misunderstand the condition, leading to discrimination, bullying, and even dangerous myths that put her safety at risk. Because of these beliefs, walking alone can be frightening, and she often needs to
Have you ever heard of sickle cell disease? It is a condition that affects the way red blood cells work. Normally, red blood cells are like superheroes, carrying oxygen throughout our bodies. However, for children with sickle cell, these cells become stiff and shaped like half-moons or sickles. Imagine being a happy child living in
IMAGINE standing on a big stage in a foreign country, lights shining brightly, as you share your dreams with the world. That is exactly what seven-year-old Trudy Mundia did when she participated in the Little Miss Toto Africa 2024 pageant in Nigeria early this year. With a heart full of dreams, Trudy’s final speech fascinated
While karate is mostly perceived as a skill for the male folk, three sisters from Choma are proving the narrative wrong as they are excelling in the sport. Lubona, 10, Lushomo, 8, and Luumuno Kayaya, 5, are part of the Choma Budo Karate Academy which has 45 pupils comprising 35 boys and 10 girls. They
Youth in Zambia make up approximately 66% of the population, with more than half under the age of 24. With such a significant youthful population, their development has a direct impact on the country’s economic future. Young people are not merely participants in national development; they are essential assets in innovation and entrepreneurship, driving progress
With the advent of social media, many young people are taking advantage of various online platforms to conduct business and reach a wider audience. Some have ventured into selling second-hand clothes, baking cakes, and providing different services to the public, using social media as a key marketing tool. Florence Mbale, a 24-year-old trained secondary school
Hey there, future money masters! Did you know that learning how to handle money is just as important as your schoolwork? Learning about money can truly change your life. Being money-smart helps you build confidence, take responsibility, and gain independence, and the good news is that learning about money doesn’t have to be boring. I
A T JUST 20 years old, singer and songwriter Agness Zian Bwalya, known by her stage name Zian SZ, is already making waves in the Zambian music industry. Zian’s musical journey started when she was just 7 years old, singing in church and Sunday school. “Music is in my blood,” she says. “Growing up in